Konoha: This Uchiha is going a bit too far.

Chapter 252 Battlefields Everywhere

"What, you're letting the guardian of the Uchiha Hagoromo become my opponent?"

The moment the battle between Haori and Isshiki broke out, Hikari stopped Urashiki from causing trouble.

Looking at the light that filled the air with the essence of nature, a hint of disdain appeared in Urashiki's eyes.

"But it doesn't matter anyway. Although it's a pity I can't deal with that damned bastard myself, you seem to have similar bloodlines to him, so killing you isn't a bad option!"

"Guardians?"

The way he just tilted his head is quite interesting.

Urashiki is, after all, a traditional Otsutsuki. In their minds, there is no such thing as lovers; killing is their instinct.

Devouring life, evolving one's own life, and becoming the god of the Otsutsuki—this is what they constantly pursue.

Even among members of the same clan, there is a relatively harsh hierarchy. In Urashiki's eyes, Hikaru is just a "guardian".

Hikari naturally understood what the word "guardian" meant, but she thought it was a pretty good way to put it, and she was willing to be the guardian of the haori.

Although, the actual situation may be the opposite.

"Say what you will, but there's something I'm curious about."

Hikari shook her head, calmly looking at Urashiki before her. Her chakra surged instantly, and her body began to change slowly.

"Why are you always so confident, always fantasizing that you are superior to others, but in reality..."

Guang's voice was clear and melodious, while Urashiki's face turned extremely ugly. The melodious voice, filled with both vitality and destruction, made him realize something.

This woman in front of me is probably not simple!

"In our eyes, you're nothing more than a toy."

As soon as she finished speaking, the light completely changed. Her long silver hair fluttered in the wind, and a silky robe covered her body.

Behind her, black Truth-Seeking Balls swirled continuously, and she made a ruthless move as soon as she finished speaking!

hum-

A powerful force pierced through space and rushed straight towards Urashiki. Faced with such a fierce force, Urashiki's face looked extremely ugly.

"Damn it!"

With a furious roar, Urashiki's eyes instantly transformed into blue Rinnegan, and his body instantly turned into countless origami cranes.

On the other side, Urashiki appeared somewhat disheveled.

"Why aren't you using your time manipulation abilities anymore?"

However, just as Urashiki appeared, Hikaru's voice rang out behind him.

The speed of light is so fast that it is almost imperceptible to the naked eye!

"Oh, I know. We already know exactly how your technique works, yet you haven't made any improvements."

Before Urashiki could even react, a punch imbued with the power of nature and Yin-Yang Release slammed heavily into his chest.

boom--

In an instant, Urashiki was blasted away like a meteor, and countless Wood Release techniques released by Hashirama along the way were instantly destroyed.

During his backward flight, Urashiki was surprised to find that Hikari had caught up with him and attacked again.

"So, you really are nothing more than a toy!"

boom--

boom--

boom--

The attack of light was like a raging storm. She was already skilled in physical combat, and with her strength now at this stage, she could be said to have completely unleashed her advantages.

Moreover, strictly speaking, Hikari's physical attack capabilities are probably stronger than Haori's; every time she makes a move, she aims for vital points!

Ultimately, Hikaru grew up during the most chaotic Sengoku period, but by the time of Hagoromo, the way of fighting had changed.

The ninjas began to actively seek cooperation, instead of thinking about how to take down all the enemies by themselves as they had in the past!

Under such a fierce and relentless attack, Urashiki was completely stunned. He really couldn't understand how this woman could be even more ruthless than that Uchiha Haori.

He couldn't understand another thing even more: when could mortals so easily break through the limits and reach the Otsutsuki level?

He did notice something was wrong with the light; he sensed that the light's life force was somewhat abnormal, but he hadn't expected it to have reached this point.

The only thing he could be sure of now was that he seemed to have really been beaten into a toy.

"Impossible! Impossible!"

Urashi roared, and in the next instant, as he launched his attack, time around him fluctuated strangely, and his battle state also changed.

This display of being directly "punched hard" and now wanting to "punch hard" back immediately made Hikaru realize something.

"You've used your eye technique? That's good, I've been waiting for this for a long time."

The light instantly created a slight distance, and the next moment, she held up one hand in a mudra, while the chakra within her body began to surge wildly.

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

The black and white flames instantly covered Urashiki's position. Time manipulation was indeed troublesome, but Haori had already thought of an effective method.

That is to cover it with poison, or to continuously infuse it with some kind of continuous damage ability.

Light can also use Wood Release, but compared to Wood Release, she is obviously better at using Fire Release!

The raging flames spread instantly, forcing Urashiki to use a bizarre twisting motion to escape the sea of ​​fire.

Just as he stepped across the flames, the light rushed in front of him, and then the Truth-Seeking Ball transformed into a ninja sword, slashing him fiercely!

Sa—

Urashiki's body moved like a phantom, instantly creating distance. He looked at the light in front of him, panting.

"I felt it, or rather, I saw it."

Instead of pressing his advantage, Hikaru looked at him with amusement, his Rinnegan eyes swirling slightly.

"Although it was blurry, I did see some interesting things."

I can almost see how pathetic you would be if you were back in time; I have to say, it's quite an interesting feeling.

Urashiki didn't speak; he wasn't even in the mood to talk. But Hikaru showed no intention of letting him off the hook.

"You must be feeling pretty bad, getting hit by me countless times in several rounds before barely managing to avoid my attacks."

To be honest, I admire you, but I also have some doubts. I admire your recovery ability, but I'm doubtful about your strength.

How did someone as mentally challenged as you end up like this? Is it just because you were born an Otsutsuki?

To be honest, someone like you wouldn't even live to adulthood in the ninja world.

Hikaru's words were truly devastating, but Urashiki couldn't utter a single word.

Being brutally beaten by Uchiha Hagoromo, and then by that guy's guardian, was something he couldn't bear and it completely broke him down!

He didn't understand why this was happening, why this ghost world was so fierce, and what was wrong with these people.

"Alright, enough of the nonsense, so..."

Hikaru raised the ninja sword formed from the Truth-Seeking Ball, his eyes filled with a sharp glint.

"It's about time to send you on your way!"

Just as she finished speaking and was about to launch her attack, a wild beast's mournful howl suddenly resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

Looking out, a monster thousands of meters tall roared to the sky, with ten thick tails swaying behind it.

"Ten-Tails?"

Hikaru's eyes narrowed, and the next moment, the Ten-Tails charged straight towards the distant battlefield.

"Not bad, you three little devils, it seems you've grown up quite well."

On the distant battlefield, Madara Uchiha stood with his arms crossed on a pile of ruins, surrounded by desolation.

The earth collapsed, everything was desolate, and the scene was like the end of the world, with a huge crater in the ground.

It looks as if it was hit by a meteorite!

In fact, it really was hit by a meteorite.

Just thinking about this made Ban's expression somewhat unpleasant, because he had discovered something very strange.

"When I used the Heavenly Obstruction Star Technique, many of these ninjas reacted and prepared. How is that possible?"

The Heavenly Obstruction Star is an ability of the Rinnegan. Normally, ordinary ninjas would have no way to resist such an ability.

But reality slapped him in the face. Apart from the Konoha ninjas who seemed a little dazed, the ninjas from other villages reacted quickly.

Instead of panicking, they quickly formed knots, rapidly executed ninjutsu, and swiftly constructed a comprehensive defensive system.

This situation really surprised Madara. With such a defense and the efforts of Naruto and the other kids, they actually managed to withstand it miraculously!

Although many people still died from the powerful tremors, at least they managed to survive.

"Is that me who became Hokage?"

After much thought, Madara only came up with one reason to explain why these guys had held on.

There's a high probability that it's just another "self" messing around, completely disregarding the ninjas outside of Konoha as human beings.

In order to fight against that guy, the people from other villages would naturally conduct some drills, but as a result, they themselves became the victims when they "strike hard".

"What's the big deal? Besides, that guy hasn't been here for a very, very long time, otherwise..."

Madara murmured to himself, while Sasuke, Naruto, and Neji across from him looked quite displeased.

Ban's ruthlessness completely exceeded their expectations. This guy seemed intent on killing everyone, and his cruelty sent chills down their spines.

Naruto, in particular, was seething with rage. He could no longer bear it when he saw Madara in the distance.

"You bastard, what are you doing? Don't forget!"

"Shut up, Naruto!"

Sasuke reacted quickly and grabbed Naruto. Although the battlefield situation was extremely chaotic and sonic booms could be heard in the distance.

The deafening roar continued as the earth collapsed, indicating that an even more brutal battle was underway, but Naruto's shouts could still be heard.

Sasuke knew very well what a blow it would be to his father if others heard about this, and he absolutely would not allow it to happen!

"Shut up, you brain-dead brat."

Madara frowned. He knew Naruto was kind-hearted, but kindness wasn't meant for this situation.

"What do you think we're doing right now? This is war, a real war!"

"War always results in death, and war always demands all-out effort. If you approach it with that mindset, you won't go far."

Madara's words left Naruto speechless for a moment; he had no idea how to respond.

He opened his mouth but then closed it again, because he knew very well that nothing he said now would make a difference.

The only way to stop all this is to defeat this despicable guy in front of us!

"Has he regained his senses?"

Madara tilted his head, looked at Naruto who had calmed down, nodded and smiled.

"Good eye. It's good to have such awareness. Actually, you should thank me."

At this point, Ban paused slightly. Although these little guys have great potential, they haven't fully developed that potential yet.

Perhaps their strength was sufficient during the ninja era, but in this era, they are far from reaching the expected standard.

What Madara Uchiha wanted to do was to ignite their fighting spirit and fully activate their potential. As for what methods he used, Madara didn't care!

"This war can be seen as a test in some ways, and it also requires the elimination of some people."

Madara spoke indifferently, making no mention of the matter of using the Rinnegan that he had discussed with Nagato.

"War requires bloodshed, and everyone needs to know the cruelty of war so that we can better deal with future enemies."

So, who is better off dying? The answer is simple: those who haven't met expectations.

If your capabilities don't meet expectations, you won't be able to cope with everything in the future. It's better to deliver better value than to expect to die in the future.

For example, it can make people aware of danger, fill their hearts with anger and hatred, and constantly inspire them with a desire for positive progress.

At the same time, it also allows people to better safeguard peace and protect everything that has not come easily.

Do you think this is part of their value?

Madara's words were like a thunderclap; his cold-blooded and indifferent way of speaking truly overturned Naruto and the others' understanding.

Those who fail to meet expectations should be put to death, their deaths used to demonstrate their worth?

"asshole."

Naruto's fist hardened, and as he looked at Madara in front of him, the power within him surged more and more fiercely. Finally, he roared.

"You cold-blooded bastard, what do you know? I will never agree with your point of view!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Naruto pounced on Madara. He was even faster now, and his anger seemed to have activated even more power.

Sasuke and the others also wore cold expressions; they hadn't expected to hear Madara say such a thing.

They cannot comment on whether such statements are wrong, because these are decisions made "from above," and there is not much they can change.

But there's one thing they could try.

"Go to hell!"

As Naruto charged forward, Sasuke and the others followed suit, each with only one thought in mind.

We must teach this arrogant bastard a lesson he deserves.

Even if it costs me my life, I must do it!

"Big brother, are we really going to ignore them?"

"Let's wait and see, and then make a decision."

Within the dimensional space, Hagoromo and Hamura are keeping a close eye on all developments in the ninja world.

Not only the two of them, but also Princess Kaguya stood quietly behind them, her gaze fixed on everything in the distance.

She looked very cautious at this moment, as if she was afraid of the bad consequences if she were discovered.

Although she knew that her existence was no secret ever since that damned guy Isshiki appeared, she was still reluctant to face Isshiki and his group.

Fear was a deep-seated burden on her heart.

Especially as a guardian, what she fears and worries about most is naturally her protected one, especially since she has attacked her protected one before!

However, her mind was now buzzing because she had discovered something very strange.

"How come my former kin, those who all devoured the fruits, are so weak?"

Weakness is indeed how she perceives things now.

From the moment Haori met Hikari and Urashiki, she had been observing them closely. She witnessed firsthand how Haori beat the incredibly serious and dedicated Urashiki to the point of questioning his existence!

"Perhaps this is his limit. To deal with a move that can be unleashed at full power, it might be..."

She couldn't help but think to herself, but when she saw that boy named Senju Hashirama, who had inherited her eldest son's Yang Release power and developed it to its extreme, she was deeply moved.

She was surprised to find that she could fight Momoshiki to a standstill. Suddenly, she realized that the Otsutsuki clan might have some serious problems.

Even if the haori is acceptable, this little guy named Senju Hashirama, although he has grown quite well, is still far from crossing the level of life, let alone devouring a fruit.

However, he managed to fight Momoshiki to this extent by virtue of his own combat ability and his use of Yin-Yang Release and the power of nature.

Even if Momoshiki didn't achieve a further "ultimate sublimation," this was still something no ordinary person could withstand!

"What exactly is going on?"

Princess Kaguya couldn't help but murmur to herself, and then she saw Haori and Isshiki meet again and instantly start fighting.

She was completely stunned. Itachi was indeed different from the other Otsutsuki. This guy was powerful enough on his own.

Princess Kaguya also knew that this guy was particularly good at learning. Although he was extremely arrogant, he was also able to humble himself and learn other things. Therefore, this guy was definitely the most terrifying!

But now, this guy is actually able to fight on equal terms with Yuzhi, and it could even be said that he is being suppressed by Yuzhi.

Such battles were truly shocking to her!

"Hagoromo, perhaps you are right."

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After a long while, Princess Kaguya finally spoke, but her words immediately broke the Sage of Six Paths' defenses once again.

Even though he has basically accepted his fate and acknowledged that he is a "cold-blooded and ruthless" persona, he still doesn't want to keep bringing it up.

"These people are indeed outstanding, and your choice was not wrong. Putting them in the thick of war, teaching them to fight, and forging their will can truly create miracles."

"Can you please stop talking?"

Princess Kaguya was still muttering to herself, which made Rokudo somewhat uneasy. After thinking for a moment, he immediately changed the subject.

"Mother, do you have any information about this Isshiki? Although Hagoromo is currently in the lead, this Isshiki is not the sickly guy he used to be."

"If we had more intelligence, perhaps things would be a little easier."

"Sorry, I don't have any either."

Princess Kaguya pondered for a moment, then shook her head helplessly.

"I was just his guardian at the time, and I had no right to know his secrets. The reason I was able to successfully attack him was thanks to his arrogance and conceit."

He has never taken me seriously, so naturally he wouldn't be very wary of me, but now...

The situation is completely different now. Yishiki has already been killed once by Hagoromo, so how could this guy possibly let his guard down?

"Trust Yuzhi. That child is no ordinary person, and he's currently suppressing Isshiki."

Hamura spoke up from the side, looking at his older brother and his mother, though he still felt a little uncomfortable.

After all, he was almost beaten to death by his mother when he was a child, but he quickly shook his head, now was not the time to think about such things.

"But obviously, it will take Yui time to deal with him, and there are three of these Otsutsuki, plus that Madara."

He seemed to be deliberately provoking the reincarnations of Indra and Asura, and although the effect was good, he seemed to have gone too far.

"Do you think it might be a haori?"

"No need to think, it's definitely true."

Yu Yi gave a light hum. He had spoken with Yu Zhi before, but his attitude was somewhat ambiguous at the time, and he hadn't given a straight answer.

Now that guy is using this method to pressure him, he feels somewhat frustrated.

He doesn't actually mind getting involved, but he'd rather see these kids grow up on their own!

Moreover, Yuzhi had already suppressed the consciousness of Indra and Ashura completely, leaving only pure power for the two boys.

Now that she has to use her remaining power to complete the task and help them grow further, Yu Yi feels like she's just a tool.

"I'll make a move. No rush, let's observe further."

Looking outside the space, Madara Uchiha unleashed a powerful punch, brutally beating Naruto, Sasuke, and Neji. He felt a chill run down his spine.

Fortunately, we can be patient with the current situation and wait for the right opportunity.

Ow—

Just as he was pondering, a wild beast-like roar suddenly resounded across the earth, and the next moment they sensed a massive amount of chakra rushing madly toward the battlefield!

The sheer size and terrifying power immediately caused Hagoromo and Hamura's expressions to change, while Kaguya's expression also became somewhat inexplicable.

Ten-tailed!

That arrogant, even conceited, Otsutsuki Isshiki was actually forced by Haori to release the Ten-Tails to deal with the trouble in the ninja world.

Seeing this, they were pleased with Yuzhi's strength, but at the same time, they were also somewhat unable to hold back.

If we let this ten-tailed fox run rampant, the consequences will be unimaginable!

"Damn it!"

Yu Yi sighed helplessly, looking into the distance and speaking softly.

"It seems I can't wait any longer."

-

"Now, how will you choose?"

On the battlefield, Isshiki watched the Ten-Tails run away into the distance, and he looked at the haori in front of him with a cold smile and spoke.

With that smug look on his face, it was hard to tell that he still had any pride left.

However, he didn't care. Just as he said, ninjas are the epitome of ruthlessness. They would do anything to win against a ninja!

"It seems I overestimated you after all."

However, to Ichishiki's surprise, Hagoromo appeared unusually calm. He simply watched the Ten-Tails leave without making any move.

He looked at Yishi indifferently, then revealed a smile.

"Don't worry, I won't criticize you in any way, since it doesn't mean anything to me."

I'm just lamenting that you've been completely assimilated by the so-called "ninja concept," but that's not necessarily a bad thing for me.

After all, that's what makes it more interesting.

At this point, Yuzhi paused slightly, then continued before Ichishi could speak.

"Don't think I'm talking nonsense. In fact, your appearance and getting involved in the war was part of my plan."

In fact, this entire great war in the ninja world was part of my plan. Want to guess why?

"plan."

As Isshiki listened to Haori's words, his expression gradually darkened, and he suddenly had a bad idea.

"Could it be that the purpose of this war, which you have allowed to unfold, is to train and cultivate these ants?"

"Ants?"

Hagoromo chuckled to himself, tilting his head to look into the distance where Hashirama was still fighting Momoshiki to the death.

Although their battle was fraught with difficulties, at least Hashirama has held on until now, and Hashirama can now be categorized as a 'mortal' and an 'ant'!

"Your self-awareness is still too high. Here, if you want to reach the top, you need to take it one step at a time."

Admittedly, I may have provided some small assistance, such as in terms of bloodline, but at least I have climbed up step by step.

You are merely born with extraordinary bloodlines, which grants you extraordinary power. Compared to us, you are nothing at all!

At this point, Yu Zhi took a deep breath, and his gaze instantly turned sharp.

"Alright, enough of this nonsense. I think it's time for me to send you on your way."

"Don't worry, all of you who came here will meet in the underworld. I guarantee you will all be safe and sound!"

-

"Fourth Hokage, something terrible has happened!"

"What's wrong?"

In the distance, inside the command center, Minato Namikaze's expression changed slightly upon hearing Yamanaka Inoichi's terrified voice.

He immediately ran over and looked at Haiyi with a frown, but Haiyi seemed to have suffered a huge shock, and his face had turned extremely pale.

After a long while, he finally spoke, albeit somewhat hesitantly.

"An unimaginably powerful burst of chakra has erupted; the situation is probably not good."

"In what location?"

Minato's expression was grim, while Inoichi opened his mouth slightly, and after a long while, he spoke in a heavy tone.

"In Naruto's direction, and their chakra."

Even before Inoichi finished speaking, Minato's expression had already changed completely.

The next moment, his figure vanished from the spot; he was unwilling to wait a moment longer.

(End of this chapter)